EP2713891A4 - Needle assembly and blade assembly for biopsy device - Google Patents

Needle assembly and blade assembly for biopsy device

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EP2713891A4
EP2713891A4 EP12793488.3A EP12793488A EP2713891A4 EP 2713891 A4 EP2713891 A4 EP 2713891A4 EP 12793488 A EP12793488 A EP 12793488A EP 2713891 A4 EP2713891 A4 EP 2713891A4
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Prior art keywords
assembly
biopsy device
needle
blade
blade assembly
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EP12793488.3A
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP2713891B1 (en
EP2713891A2 (en
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Edward A Rhad
Andrew P Nock
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Devicor Medical Products Inc
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Devicor Medical Products Inc
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Priority claimed from US13/150,950 external-priority patent/US8801742B2/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B10/00—Other methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. instruments for taking a cell sample, for biopsy, for vaccination diagnosis; Sex determination; Ovulation-period determination; Throat striking implements
    • A61B10/02—Instruments for taking cell samples or for biopsy
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B10/00—Other methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. instruments for taking a cell sample, for biopsy, for vaccination diagnosis; Sex determination; Ovulation-period determination; Throat striking implements
    • A61B10/02—Instruments for taking cell samples or for biopsy
    • A61B10/0233—Pointed or sharp biopsy instruments
    • A61B10/0266—Pointed or sharp biopsy instruments means for severing sample
    • A61B10/0275—Pointed or sharp biopsy instruments means for severing sample with sample notch, e.g. on the side of inner stylet
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B10/00—Other methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. instruments for taking a cell sample, for biopsy, for vaccination diagnosis; Sex determination; Ovulation-period determination; Throat striking implements
    • A61B10/02—Instruments for taking cell samples or for biopsy
    • A61B10/0233—Pointed or sharp biopsy instruments
    • A61B10/0283—Pointed or sharp biopsy instruments with vacuum aspiration, e.g. caused by retractable plunger or by connected syringe
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B10/00—Other methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. instruments for taking a cell sample, for biopsy, for vaccination diagnosis; Sex determination; Ovulation-period determination; Throat striking implements
    • A61B10/02—Instruments for taking cell samples or for biopsy
    • A61B2010/0208—Biopsy devices with actuators, e.g. with triggered spring mechanisms

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Pathology (AREA)
  • Molecular Biology (AREA)
  • Surgery (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Surgical Instruments (AREA)
  • Ultra Sonic Daignosis Equipment (AREA)
EP12793488.3A 2011-06-01 2012-05-15 Needle assembly and blade assembly for biopsy device Active EP2713891B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US201161492202P 2011-06-01 2011-06-01
US13/150,950 US8801742B2 (en) 2011-06-01 2011-06-01 Needle assembly and blade assembly for biopsy device
PCT/US2012/037865 WO2012166336A2 (en) 2011-06-01 2012-05-15 Needle assembly and blade assembly for biopsy device

Publications (3)

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EP2713891A2 EP2713891A2 (en) 2014-04-09
EP2713891A4 true EP2713891A4 (en) 2015-01-21
EP2713891B1 EP2713891B1 (en) 2019-07-03

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EP12793488.3A Active EP2713891B1 (en) 2011-06-01 2012-05-15 Needle assembly and blade assembly for biopsy device

Country Status (7)

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EP (1) EP2713891B1 (en)
JP (1) JP6072014B2 (en)
KR (1) KR101996566B1 (en)
CN (1) CN103561663B (en)
CA (1) CA2837696A1 (en)
HK (1) HK1192130A1 (en)
WO (1) WO2012166336A2 (en)

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KR20170111597A (en) * 2016-03-29 2017-10-12 운스메디칼 주식회사 Blade For Biopsy Device
KR101840551B1 (en) * 2016-07-08 2018-03-20 운스메디칼 주식회사 Biopsy Needle Assembly Having a Safety Cap
CN117580511A (en) * 2020-12-10 2024-02-20 国立大学医院（新加坡）私人有限公司 Balloon-anchored flexible needle and catheter for biopsy

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US20070185411A1 (en) * 2006-02-03 2007-08-09 Hibner John A Biopsy needle and method
US20100160822A1 (en) * 2008-12-18 2010-06-24 Parihar Shailendra K Biopsy Device with Detachable Needle
WO2013085938A1 (en) * 2011-12-05 2013-06-13 Devicor Medical Products, Inc. Biopsy device with slide-in probe

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US20060144548A1 (en) * 2004-12-30 2006-07-06 Beckman Andrew T Method of manufacturing a needle assembly for use with a biopsy device
US7867173B2 (en) * 2005-08-05 2011-01-11 Devicor Medical Products, Inc. Biopsy device with replaceable probe and incorporating vibration insertion assist and static vacuum source sample stacking retrieval
US8480595B2 (en) * 2006-12-13 2013-07-09 Devicor Medical Products, Inc. Biopsy device with motorized needle cocking
US7858038B2 (en) * 2007-11-20 2010-12-28 Devicor Medical Products, Inc. Biopsy device with illuminated tissue holder
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US20050212175A1 (en) * 2004-03-24 2005-09-29 Mark Tsonton Method of forming a biopsy device
US20070185411A1 (en) * 2006-02-03 2007-08-09 Hibner John A Biopsy needle and method
US20100160822A1 (en) * 2008-12-18 2010-06-24 Parihar Shailendra K Biopsy Device with Detachable Needle
WO2013085938A1 (en) * 2011-12-05 2013-06-13 Devicor Medical Products, Inc. Biopsy device with slide-in probe

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CN103561663A (en) 2014-02-05
KR20140022908A (en) 2014-02-25
KR101996566B1 (en) 2019-07-05
JP6072014B2 (en) 2017-02-01
HK1192130A1 (en) 2014-08-15
JP2014518736A (en) 2014-08-07
CA2837696A1 (en) 2012-12-06
CN103561663B (en) 2016-08-31
WO2012166336A3 (en) 2013-05-10
WO2012166336A2 (en) 2012-12-06
EP2713891B1 (en) 2019-07-03
EP2713891A2 (en) 2014-04-09

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